NS 3310

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NS 3310
Human Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Examines the biochemical, physiological, molecular and genomic aspects of human nutrition. Covers the topics of food sources, digestion, metabolism and function of nutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals). Metabolic and chronic diseases related to nutrition are highlighted throughout the semester.


Prerequisites BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310, or NS 3200, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220.

Enrollment Priority Not open to: first-year and sophomore students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Outcomes

  • Students should be able to describe: 1) dietary sources and functions of major nutrients, and how they are metabolized in the body; 2) nutrient requirements and consequences of deficiency; 3) effects of caloric restriction, genetic impairments, fasting/feeding, exercise, weight loss/gain and illness on metabolic pathways and fuel utilization; and 4) the relationships between nutrient intake and health outcomes.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5497 NS 3310   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Medina-Rivera, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220. Enrollment limited to: graduate students, seniors, and juniors. Please contact Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu with any questions.

  •  5498 NS 3310   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Medina-Rivera, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person